Participants will be led through a series of topics and exercises that focus on their social emotional learning. All learning material will be centered on 5 components of emotional intelligence: Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Empathy, Motivation, and Social Skills.

During each session participants will hear from a Guest Speaker, have breakout sessions with small group discussion, and activities focused on each topic. 
 

They will be provided with opportunities to help promote their own leadership skills and assist
peers with their growth.

• Participants will receive recognition monthly for growth in their social behavior, academics, and athletic achievement.

• Participants will be assigned mentors that will make consistent contact with them throughout 
  the month to help maintain their growth and leadership.

• ITL will also structure community service or participation at community events for participants
  to take part in. 

• Participants will continually work to develop their leadership guidebook. When completed at
  the end of the year long program, students will have a personal guide book to take with them
  to help sustain growth made. 

• 7TH AND 8TH GRADERS WILL BE OUR JUNIOR MENTORS for the younger participants. This 
  gives them the added responsibility to help mentor the younger participants. 

• 4TH, 5TH, 6TH GRADERS WILL BE MENTEES

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